Professional background: 31-year career in educational publishing. Retired as Vice President, Publishing Operations for McGraw-Hill; oversaw $198 million in annual product development costs for the college, school and professional publishing divisions.

Political/community experience: Executive committees East Boulder County United and Colorado Community Rights Network

Name a person you admire and explain why?: My mother and her siblings, all Depression kids. They were quirky, questioning, politically and economically astute.

Issue question 1: How do you propose giving a boost to the retail scene in Lafayette, especially as it relates to the city's downtown revitalization effort?

I support economic development projects for the downtown revitalization effort and for the city in general. As new housing developments build out in both Silver Creek and Coal Creek Village, new residents will be drawn to local shopping and popular community events downtown, especially since the downtown is both walkable itself and a walkable distance from many Lafayette neighborhoods--a major draw for future urban revitalization efforts and potential new residents. Lafayette's Downtown Vision Plan is an impressive roadmap for the city's future efforts. I like the plan's phased approach to Public Rd development and its suggestion of some multifamily housing in the downtown mix.

Issue question 2: What are your positions on fracking within city limits and replacing the Xcel franchise fee with an occupation tax?

I favor a fracking ban within Lafayette city limits and was active in getting the community rights amendment on the ballot. This toxic industrial activity has no place in our residential community in proximity to homes, schools, playgrounds, parks and open spaces--the features that drew many of us here in the first place. Only sustained grassroots efforts, as are happening in Lafayette and other front-range communities, can fight laws that pre-empt local decision making, elevate corporate rights above human rights, and force communities to accept harmful activities despite residents' opposition. Local governments must protect the public; in the face of a powerful industry, we need strong public officials and strong public support. I favor replacing the Xcel franchise fee with an occupation tax.

Issue question 3: What is your top priority for Lafayette?

I want to work on downtown revitalization efforts and encourage support for local businesses to enhance Lafayette's unique appeal to existing and future residents. Along those lines, I also want to preserve our quality of life by protecting our community, our children, our property values, and our health and safety from fracking and its toxins.

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